Clemente

Deep, very dark ruby red color with purple reflections. Elegantly entwined with fresh fruit aromas of cherry, currant, blueberry, plum jam and cherry liqueur. The scent is long lasting and layered, full of forest fruits, with a subtle note of herbs and the smell of black pepper. The combined subtlety and freshness promote a rich taste in the mouth, roundness, fullness, warmth and softness.

Type:

red wine

Varietal Composition:

Merlot 60 %, Cabernet sauvignon 20 %,
Teran 10% and Borgonja 10 %

Region:

West Istrian vineyards

Location:

Gobovica 40 - 50 m above sea level
Dugače 70 - 75 m above sea level

Training System:

a single arm Guyot

Productivity:

1,2 – 2,0 kg/vine

Soil type:

Gobovica; deep terra rossa
Dugače; deep terra rossa, sporadic skeletal

Direction of grape vine:

North - South

Harvest:

by hand

Maturation:

Aging in 225 – 1000 l 100% oak wooden barrels for 24 months, 6 months in stainless steel tanks, and then in a bottle for 12 - 14 months.

ABV:

13,2 – 14,5 vol %

Total acidity:

5,00 – 6,00 g/l

Residual sugar:

2,0 - 4,5 g/l

Serving temperature:

14 – 16 °C

Aging potential:

10 years and older

Vineyard location:

Northwestern and South Exposures

Food pairing:

With all kinds of steaks and other juicy red meat, various tagliate, meat specialities, venison in spicy sauces, ripe cheeses, and dark cinnamon chocolate.